Alabama to end participation in federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs This is effective June 19, 2021. Posted: May 10, 2021 2:11 PM Updated: May 11, 2021 12:31 PM Posted By: Ashley Thusius, Megan Reyna Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs effective June 19, 2021, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday. This includes the following programs: Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides for an additional $300 weekly payment to recipients of unemployment compensation. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), which provides benefits for those who would not usually qualify, such as the self-employed, gig workers, and part-time workers, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides for an extension of benefits once regular benefits have been exhausted, and